THIS SURVEY COLLECTS SOCIOECONOMIC
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FROM A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF NEW RECRUITS
TO THE ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY. IT PROVIDES ANNUAL DATA THAT ARE
DESCRIPTIVE OF THE MILITARY COMPOSITION A WHOLE. THE DATA ARE
INCLUDED IN AN ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS ON POPULATION
REPRESENTATION IN THE U.S. MILITARY. THE DATA WILL BE USED BY
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND DOD POLICY MAKERS IN THE DEBATE OVER
RELATI
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.